2012 Chevrolet Colorado
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 42
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2012
None on file
21% of complaints
Complaints per year
2012: 42 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 361 |
| 2005 | 356 |
| 2006 | 236 |
| 2007 | 140 |
| 2008 | 81 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 498 |
| 2016 | 713 |
| 2017 | 216 |
| 2018 | 183 |
| 2019 | 150 |
| 2020 | 88 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 136 |
| 2024 | 125 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
21% · 9 reportsEngine
19% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that he coasted to the side of the road and restarted but the engine failed again.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-21
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. While the contactâs husband was driving into the driveway at the residence, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-28
Electrical system
19% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing wiring.
Show complaint excerpts
That truck started on fire. Burnt up. Total . It started on the front passenger side near the motor where the ground plug is located. It had drizzled that day and the ground plug is not water proof.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-01-19
Service brakes
17% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was on the freeway going to work at 5:00 am with almost no traffic. A pickup truck in the next lane left of me had a piece of plywood ejected from the bed and was flying through the air towards the front of my pickup.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-01
Also filed under Structure
Steering
14% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing rack and pinion.
Show complaint excerpts
The hub assembly came apart while driving which disabled the steering of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-02-10
Also filed under Suspension
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2011-12-07Seat belts11V552000 General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC canyon vehicles, manufactured from September 9, 2011, through October 19, 2011, for failing to comply with the…
Remedy: GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle electrical connector terminals free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before December 7, 2011. Owners may…
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2013-01-24Latches/locks/linkages12V594000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the…
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. Dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The…
Buy-smart checklist
2012 Chevrolet Colorado — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 11V552000 · Seat belts
- Recall 12V594000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.